"Mary Bachynsky/FPC Environmental Dept." <mbachynsky@fpcusa.com> 
02/24/2009 07:59 AM 
 To Jodi Howard/RTP/USEPA/US@EPA  
cc "Mary Bachynsky" <mbachynsky@fpcusa.com>, "Peter de la Cruz" <Delacruz@khlaw.com>  
Subject RE: VCM production and mercury 

  

 



Ms. Howard, attached, please find our understanding of the Subject issue.  I hope it addresses your questions.  Upon your review, please let us know of any questions.
Regards, Mary


Mary P. Bachynsky
Formosa Plastics Corp. U.S. A.
9 Peach Tree Hill Road
Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Phone: 973-716-7342 Cell: 862-485-5542
mbachynsky@fpcusa.com 
<mailto:mbachynsky@fpcusa.com>




-----Original Message-----
From: Howard.Jodi@epamail.epa.gov [mailto:Howard.Jodi@epamail.epa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 8:33 AM
To: Mary Bachynsky/FPC Environmental Dept.
Subject: VCM production and mercury


Ms. Bachynsky,

I have a question regarding vinyl chloride monomer production and
mercury usage.  Is Mercury used in the production of VCM?  If so, it is
wide spread or are just a few facilities utilizing it in their
production of VCM?  I understand that foreign VCM manufactures utilize
mercury in the their processes but I was not sure if US manufactures do
the same.  Any information that you can provide would be helpful.
Thanks.



Jodi Howard, Environmental Engineer
U.S. EPA Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Sector Policies and Program Divisions
Coatings and Chemicals Group
Mail Code:  E143-01
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone:  919-541-4607
Fax:  919-541-0246



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